Location: Skowhegan, ME

Start Date: 08-31-2026

Contract Type: Perm

Shift Type: Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM, with weekend rotation

Hours per Week: 40

Bill Rate: $26-$30/hour

Benefits

• Salary range: $26-$30/hour
• 10% Salary placement fee

About United Health Care Staffing

At United Health Care Staffing (UHC Staffing), we believe healthcare staffing should be more than just finding a job. We are here to connect amazing professionals with opportunities that make their careers exciting, rewarding, and meaningful. With us, you're not just signing up for a contract you are joining a team that's got your back, answers your calls, and maybe even cracks a joke or two to brighten your day. Think of us as the travel buddy who handles the logistics while you focus on what you do best helping people heal.

Roles & Responsibilities

• Provide compassionate physical therapy services to residents in our 74-bed skilled nursing facility
• Implement individualized treatment plans under the guidance of a licensed Physical Therapist
• Assist patients with therapeutic exercises and activities to improve mobility and functional independence
• Document patient progress accurately and adjust treatments in collaboration with the therapy team
• Educate residents and their families on home exercise programs and safety strategies
• Work collaboratively with nurses, physicians, and other healthcare professionals to ensure comprehensive care

Qualifications

• Active Physical Therapist Assistant license in the state of Maine (or eligibility to obtain)
• Graduate of an accredited Physical Therapist Assistant program
• Current BLS/CPR certification
• Experience in skilled nursing or long-term care settings preferred but new graduates are welcome to apply
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work a flexible schedule including weekend rotation

Knowledge & Skills

• Knowledge of physical therapy techniques, modalities, and rehabilitation principles
• Ability to document care accurately and in a timely manner
• Compassionate and patient-centered approach to care
• Teamwork and collaboration skills to work effectively with a multidisciplinary team
• Adaptability to changing patient needs and priorities

Benefits

• Agency placement fee: 10%

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